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MITRE · 9 hours ago

Innovative DOD Software Acquisition Reform Lead, Principal

Bedford, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$157K/yr - $236K/yr

8+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges. The role involves leading initiatives in defense acquisition reform, developing innovative strategies, and advising senior government officials to enhance national security capabilities.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Effectively engage and motivate sponsors, stakeholders, and the larger enterprise on acquisition modernization and agility topics ranging from acquisition policy to technology assessments, commercialization, and mission needs

Develop and propose innovative strategies, policies, and processes that improve defense acquisition outcomes, ranging from programs, portfolios, and enterprise-wide initiatives

Contribute with impact as part of one or more integrated product teams to enable DoD to transition emerging technologies and prototypes across the Valley of Death into fielded operational capabilities

Strategically communicate internally and externally on key issues related to defense acquisition

Build and manage relationships between senior sponsors, MITRE, and other stakeholders (Federally Funded Research & Development Centers (FFRDCs), think tanks, Industry, academia)

Increase collaboration and coordination on acquisition reform and improvement issues across policy, practice, and academic domains

Provide subject matter expertise on DoD acquisition practices at Joint and Service echelons, to include Other Transaction Authorities (OTAs), processes applied across the defense innovation and rapid acquisition ecosystems, and working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Register (FAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), in order to inform and guide reform and transformation initiatives

Qualification

Defense acquisitionEmerging technologiesAcquisition reformDoD Adaptative Acquisition FrameworkAgile software developmentCybersecurityAnalytic skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience

Broad exposure and significant roles across the DoD's acquisition environment, including the innovation ecosystem

Track record of providing successful thought leadership in applying, teaching, or leading defense acquisition reform or modernization – prior experience as an acquisition professional, by itself, is not sufficient for this role

Experience building coalitions and communities that span multiple organizations across government and the private sector

Strong critical thinking, analytic, and problem-solving skills – comfortable working in dynamic settings where task objectives may evolve or need to be shaped, or creative solutions to task impediments must be identified

Demonstrated ability to work in team settings, to include establishing formal or informal teams or alliances which coordinate across technical and organizational boundaries to achieve significant mission outcomes

Strong interpersonal skills as well as effective verbal and written communication skills

Working familiarity with all aspects of DoD Adaptative Acquisition Framework, in particular the software acquisition pathway, requirements, or resourcing processes – i.e., Defense Acquisition System (DAS), Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS), Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes, and/or Service-specific requirements and acquisition processes

Experience in three or more of the domain or functional areas adjacent to the key areas of modern acquisition reform, such as: Software development, including agile software development methodologies, DevOps, and/or cloud-based capabilities; Cyber security or cyber operations; Conventional/nuclear command and control; Missile warning/defense; Joint or service logistics; Simulations and wargaming; Other Joint force application or support; DoD critical technology areas; Test & evaluation, systems engineering, cost estimation, or program protection of acquisition programs related to any of the above; The Defense industrial base and Supply Chain management; Legislative and/or policy writing; Foreign investment, compliance, and/or risk management; Financial and/or crypto-currency analysis; Business systems

Willingness to visit Sponsor sites periodically for direct engagement and/or meetings

Active DoD Secret clearance

Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site presence

Preferred

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with access to Secure Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)

Bachelor's degree or higher in an Applied Science or Engineering

Private sector experience defense, technology, or consulting industries

Experience working with OSD Research and Engineering and/or Acquisition and Sustainment staffs

Demonstrated ability to maintain and leverage a strong professional network to provide thought leadership across the acquisition enterprise

Demonstrated ability leading critical acquisition modernization or reform efforts with visibility and trust at high levels of government and/or industry

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth

Company

MITRE

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The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.

Founded in 1958

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees